A solid outlook for forecourt retailing
Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .
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Researcher finds shoppers want better ranges in c-stores but retailers say suppliers need to provide more category information
SHOPPERS in Britain’s local stores aren’t as...
Ready for the fridge change
EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .
Four seasons for retailers
Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales
With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
Branded food to go leads
BRANDED food-to-go is taking big bites out of independent competitors, according to research from the NPD Group.
Since 2008, brands in the UK have boosted...
Dreaming of a gin Christmas
GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...
Confidence is on the rise
Shopper confidence has risen to its highest level in the last five years, according to the latest data from IGD
Awards profile – Chilled retailer of the year 2016
Winner McLeish, Inverurie
Chilled Retailer of the Year 2016
Sponsored by: Kerryfresh, Scotty Brand and McIntosh of Strathmore
Winner details
Size: 1500 sq ft - Symbol: KeyStore Staff:...
President Dan Brown
Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation
Müller plans dairy closures
Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill
THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
GroceryAid launches #notbuyingit campaign
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of issues affecting thousands of people in the trade, such as debt, loneliness,...
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
Our 2013 champions
IT was the trade night of the year as the very best in Scottish food and drink retailing came together to hear TV star...
Plug the gap with cigars
NPD aimed at small pack shopper
CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...
Performance key in paper
PAPER products is a hugely competitive category with price deflation increasingly becoming a significant factor, says Ora brand owner Better All Round.
And it says...
